Heidi Riley
Blaine,WA
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a strong three-year background as a 1:1 paraeducator, committed to transitioning into a secretarial role within the Blaine School District. My experience has cultivated exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, all of which are essential for managing an efficient school office. I am adept at handling confidential information, multitasking in a fast-paced environment, and providing proactive support to administrators, staff, and families. My passion for fostering a positive school atmosphere and my proven ability to adapt quickly make me a highly qualified candidate ready to contribute to the success of Blaine Elementary. I am confident that my unique background, combined with a strong work ethic and desire to take on new challenges, makes me an excellent fit for this position.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1:1 Paraeducator - Special Education
Blaine School District
Blaine, WA
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in developing and implementing Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction to individuals and small groups to reinforce learning of core material.
- Supervised and monitored student behavior across classrooms, hallways, and the cafeteria.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and emerging issues.
- Encouraged positive behavior through reinforcement of established expectations.
- Participated in meetings related to IEPs and 504 plans for special needs students.
- Fostered relationships between general education peers and students receiving specialized services.
- Implemented strategies to enhance independence among special needs students during activities.
Real Estate Broker
Keller Williams - Western Realty
Bellingham, WA
06.2021 - 06.2025
- Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
- Prepared market analysis statistics and bid presentation for buyers and sellers.
- Negotiated between sellers and buyers over property prices and settlement deals.
- Gave buyers physical and virtual tours of properties.
- Monitored fulfillment of purchase contract terms.
- Analyzed housing markets and identified potential buyers.
- Generated lists of for-sale properties.
- Acquired new customers, counseled clients and identified purchasing needs to deliver relevant real estate investments.
- Supported two real estate transactions, helping buyers and sellers navigate closing process.
Substitute Paraeducator, Special Education
Blaine School District Office
Blaine, WA
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Complied with instructor-developed IEPs and made informed recommendations for adjustments.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Participated in adapted physical education activities with students to encourage overall health and instill positive routines.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
1:1 Paraeducator
Blaine School District
Blaine, WA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
In-Home Childcare Provider
A Family Friend
Blaine, WA
03.2018 - 07.2022
- Discussed new developments, misbehavior and concerns with parents or guardians.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children under care.
- Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions.
- Delivered direct, supervised care to groups of children between ages newborn and eleven.
- Cared for up to eight children ranging in age from newborn to twelve.
- Enforced rules to teach manners and maintain safe environment.
- Led children in tidying up, handwashing and toileting to teach responsibility.
- Cut snack foods into bite-sized pieces before serving to young children and monitored closely during snack time to prevent choking.
- Coordinated after-school activities and transportation for four children for practices and events.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Cleaned and tidied living room and kitchen after activities to maintain safe, accessible area.
- Provided safe and efficient transportation to and from activities and events.
Gas Station Clerk
Crazy Dazy
Blaine, WA
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Attended to gas spills and accidents promptly and according to established guidelines.
- Inspected identification to determine proper age of customers for alcohol and cigarettes.
- Sold store items and vehicle services to customers.
- Processed payments via cash, credit and debit cards and counted back change to customers to avoid cash drawer errors.
- Tracked food and beverage items, placing orders to replenish inventory to avoid low stock levels.
- Checked gas dispensers for leaks or malfunctions and repaired faults.
- Refilled outdoor window maintenance stations with cleaning supplies and disposal items.
- Processed gas and amenities payments.
- Maintained adequate food and beverages in display cases and refrigerators for customer convenience.
- Cross-trained in cashier and delivery roles in order to provide skilled backup for team members.
HR Assistant
Babies "R" Us
Clarksville, TN
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Developed and maintained training materials and benefits packets for new hires.
- Conducted employment verification and background investigation to facilitate hiring process.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings and conferences with employees to discuss and mitigate personnel issues.
- Guided new hires through orientation, on-boarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
- Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
- Developed job postings, recruited candidates and scheduled interviews to fill vacant positions.
- Reviewed all candidate documentation, including identification, references and background checks in alignment with hiring protocol.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Education
National And State Real Estate Education - Real Estate
Washington Real Estate - Realestateschool.org
Online03.2021
High School Diploma -
Blaine High School
Blaine, WA06.2006
Some College (No Degree) - History For Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSome College (No Degree) -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PAContinuing Education - Real Estate
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Early education expertise
- Leadership in activities
- Behavior modification strategies
- Effective communication
- Emotional support skills
- Planning and coordination
- Team management
- Problem resolution techniques
- Organizational skills
- Supervisory experience
- MS Office proficiency
- Inventory management skills
- Customer service excellence
- Data entry accuracy
- Record-keeping practices
- Student advocacy initiatives
- IEP implementation knowledge
- Customer relationship management
- Critical thinking abilities
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication proficiency
- Time management expertise
- Phone etiquette mastery
- Typing speed proficiency
- Student supervision experience
- Appointment scheduling
Accomplishments
- Recognized for academic excellence by consistently achieving a 4.0 GPA and earning President's List honors at Grand Canyon University. This accomplishment demonstrates exceptional time management, discipline, and a strong commitment to learning, even while working full-time and managing family responsibilities.
Certification
- General Paraeducator Certificate - Issued 06/12/2025
- Special Education Subject Matter Paraeducator Certificate - Completed clock hour requirements and applied for the endorsement on 08/01/2025. OSPI typically takes 6 weeks to issue certificates after application submittal.
Timeline
1:1 Paraeducator - Special Education
Blaine School District
01.2024 - Current
Substitute Paraeducator, Special Education
Blaine School District Office
10.2023 - 01.2024
1:1 Paraeducator
Blaine School District
08.2022 - 08.2023
Real Estate Broker
Keller Williams - Western Realty
06.2021 - 06.2025
In-Home Childcare Provider
A Family Friend
03.2018 - 07.2022
Gas Station Clerk
Crazy Dazy
04.2013 - 04.2015
HR Assistant
Babies "R" Us
01.2011 - 02.2012
National And State Real Estate Education - Real Estate
Washington Real Estate - Realestateschool.org
High School Diploma -
Blaine High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Penn Foster Career School
Continuing Education - Real Estate
Grand Canyon University
Some College (No Degree) - History For Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University
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